Want to capture the India market? Find out how from Practo and Sequoia Capital India

In 2014, India’s startups made the world sit up when it broke new records for venture capital funding. It continued this trend well into 2015, as we witnessed a surge in early-stage funding and even more broad-based growth.

Curious what 2016 will spell for India? These sessions at Tech in Asia Singapore 2016 featuring two of the country’s most renowned figures in tech will get you up to speed.

The Doctor Will See You Now: How Practo Conquered Medicine, India, and International Expansion

Practo started as India’s leading doctor discovery and booking platform and is now transforming into a revolutionary all-in-one healthcare app. It also happens to be one of the best-funded medtech startups in the world with US$125 million in the bank, powered by big names such as Sequoia, Matrix, Tencent, Google Capital, Yuri Milner, and more.

Now, Practo is on the offense. After its acquisition of FitHo Wellness and acquihire of Genii, it plans to conquer 65 more cities in India. Outside of its homeground, Practo is looking to capture the Southeast Asian market and has already taken its platform to Singapore, Malaysia, India, and the Philippines.

As he tells the fascinating story of how he built the winning product Practo is today, Shashank will share vital pointers to anyone who wants to win in India or those in the medicine industry should know.

If you’re looking to dive into the India market, or take your medtech startup across borders, Shashank’s session on the main stage is a can’t-miss.

Southeast Asia, India, and the Future of Tech

Funding in Southeast Asia and India exploded in the past three years as investors multiplied almost as quickly as founders. Keeping with its storied tradition, Sequoia rose to become a preeminent investor in this region.

As its managing director, Shailendra Singh is not just an investor and board member of some of the hottest startups. He’s also the man leading Sequoia’s hunt for the next big startup across India and Southeast Asia.

It’s hard to ignore the Silicon Valley enterprise in either markets. They have hit the jackpot on Southeast Asia’s most promising startups, including on-demand services provider Go-Jek, P2P marketplace Carousell, and giant ecommerce Tokopedia.

In India, prominent names such as Zomato, Freecharge (acquired by Snapdeal) and Practo are under their care.

What does Sequoia look for in startups? Where is the future of India going and what are the trends and services we need to look out for? How will the ecosystem connect with Southeast Asia’s tech leaders? Join us at Tech in Asia Singapore 2016 to discover the answers to these essential questions and more.

This week marks the last week of our 10 percent promotion. There will be no further extension after March 27 – you’ve been warned! Get your tickets today to join us at Southeast Asia’s largest tech conference.

Want more than a preview into India? Join us at our inaugural Tech in Asia Bangalore 2016 with a 25 percent discount (code: tiablr25) and local-friendly prices for all Indian citizens. Foreign delegates who would like to attend our Bangalore conference can get their tickets here.

Catch up on the rest of our Main and Expert Stage speaker introductions for TIA SG 2016 here:

Adi Tatarko, CEO of Houzz
Patrick Grove, founder and CEO of Catcha Group
Takeshi Idezawa, CEO of Line Corporation
Danielle Levitas, SVP of research and analysis at App Annie
Caesar Sengupta, VP of product management at Google

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